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Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globallyExperts warn that the current El Nino phenomenon could become one of the most intense in recorded history, raising alarms over possible dev...23 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST- 'Passport to the future' or 'the new Dubai': Hunt for oil in Brazil's Amazon fuels hopes and fearsIndigenous chief Wagner Karipuna gazes worriedly at the tranquil river flowing past his village in the Brazilian Amazon as he imagines the ...23 Sep, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- In 1980s, sea otters gradually returned to California's coastlines after being nearly extinct. Their return restored kelp forests, reduced carbon emissions and floodingOnce hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback reduced the sea urch...20 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- Louisiana collected 200 tons of discarded oyster shells from 19 restaurants and built a 400-foot reef; it now shields Pointe-au-Chien tribal land from erosionLouisiana's coastline is rapidly disappearing, prompting a unique restoration effort. The Pointe-au-Chien tribe is using recycled oyster sh...18 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 2006, an artist installed 75 human figures off Grenada after a hurricane damaged its reefs; corals later colonized them alongside parrotfish, shrimp and firewormsAfter Hurricane Ivan wreaked havoc on Molinere Bay's coral reefs in Grenada, expert efforts saw the installation of concrete sculptures. A ...16 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Google CEO Sundar Pichai outlines tech giant's AI efforts across health, weather and learningAmid the ongoing debate over slowing the pace of artificial intelligence development, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has highlighted the tech gia...16 Sep, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- On Jan 5, 2011, the USS Kittiwake was scuttled off Grand Cayman; five years later, 120,800 divers and snorkelers had visited as fish, corals, and other marine life moved inThe USS Kittiwake, once a proud Navy ship, now serves as an artificial reef off the coast of Grand Cayman, drawing in countless divers and ...15 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Florida dumped 500,000 tonnes of used oyster shells into the sea. It has now developed new reefs, cleaner water and is recovering the coastal environmentOver the past 16 years, Florida has successfully returned over 500,000 tons of shells to the Gulf, providing vital surfaces for young oyste...14 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake, report findsHimalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, posing a significant threat to regional water security. This alarming trend indicate...14 Sep, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- BRICS 2026: PM Modi flags tech, critical minerals weaponisationPrime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned against using technology and critical minerals for advantage. He emphasized that a cooperative appro...14 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- ‘AI could kill us all’ warning brings back Baba Vanga’s old prediction on automation: What did the Bulgarian mystic say about AI takeoverA fresh warning from former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon that advanced AI could pose an extreme threat to humanity has brought renewed ...13 Sep, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
- BRICS nations recognise significance of international cooperation in outer spaceBRICS leaders recognized international cooperation for peaceful space exploration and use. They stressed ensuring space systems and technol...12 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- A hurricane created a rare scientific opportunity: Scientists turned seven empty Bahamian islands into a living laboratory to watch lizard evolution unfold from the beginningA hurricane cleared Bahamian islands, offering scientists a rare chance to observe evolution beginning anew. Researchers introduced fourtee...12 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- Delhi gears up to raise State Disaster Response Force; battalion of 1,100 personnel proposedDelhi government is forming a State Disaster Response Force for quick calamity response. This initiative follows a recent building collapse...10 Sep, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
- Delhi gears up to raise State Disaster Emergency Relief Force; CM meets NDRF officialsDelhi government is forming a State Disaster Emergency Relief Force. This initiative follows a recent building collapse incident in Satya N...10 Sep, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- View: Himalaya is all eyes and earsIn the wake of disasters, the question of accountability often arises and blame shifts from leaders to the very citizens they serve. This t...07 Sep, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
- Social Impact Summit: India shifts focus to disaster resilience and mitigationIndia is evolving from merely responding to disasters to focusing on mitigation and building resilience. This transformation emphasizes red...06 Sep, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
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